Wanted Down Under - shiny new thread

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Interesting perspective on this mornings episode

Oh I like these two already. He's punching above his weight a bit!

Pretty good reason to leave South Africa!

I dont remember the original episode but when i watched this one i was sure that i had seen lee in town. I dont think they should go as the children dont seem to want to move.

Oh and btw burghead isnt outside inverness. It is nearly an hours drive from inverness. Sorry just a bugbear of mine.

watching.

Not sure how I'd feel if I emigrated, then my parents wanted to chase after me .

Nice grateful kids!!

been watching this one. My only thought is the job thing sounds a bit precarious. If they do get the call could she be made redundant soon after?

Could she not apply for other jobs?

She needs to Sparkling, coz by saying they'll contact 'in the future' is a polite way of telling her they don't need her! Can't believe they wouldn't realise that

Glad it's not just me that thought that Pesto. i don't think the call is coming!

Marking my place

Looks like everyone has git as bored with this as I have. Managed to watch most if this morning's episode, meh!

Hi Davros DH is off work today and he is having a bit of a rant, but I have become immune I think.

Just catching the last bit if it

He looks older than her

They can both waffle

No jobs, no house. Blimey.

Think she will finish him off to be honest. He looks tired and subdued

They are both a bit lacking in charisma.

Yes they are. Wish they would so a more up to date catch up

And I think today's have been on a Revisited before or it was part of the original programme. I remember the "long lost" daughter being pregnant. I agree, he looks older than her and quite tired!

Hi Sparkling, I agree it is necessary to become immune to a ranting DH when WDU is on! As soon as mine's back is turned I try to catch up on it and as soon as my back is turned he's got F1 channel on!

I'm finding these episodes a bit dull now. I would prefer a bit more detailed cost of living section (but realise the family involved would not want their finances detailed for the entire nation to see). What do things really cost in Oz? What do they have to pay for whereas we get it for free? How much is petrol and how much would you have to use the car? I've read recently that Sydney is the 10th(?) most expensive city in the world.

I find the fake 'pressure' annoying too. "They only have one week to make a decision that will change their lives forever". No they don't. "This decision is tearing the family apart".

Also, it seems years ago there was a shortage of certain workers in Oz and they got paid good wages. Now, there doesn't seem to as many vacancies (midwives seem to be in demand still though). Is it such a good move these day?
Oz has an obesity problem (4th behind USA, Mexico and NZ) - I found that surprising, not the impression you get from TV.

Yy I agree Blueberry they almost follow a formula these latest episodes. I do want an update on the 'poor Brendan' lot though....

'Poor Brendan' - oh, I don't think I saw that one. Just watched a clip of it - they were on Penguin Island. He appeared to be under a bit of family pressure. What did he vote in the end?

Anyone watching this mornings? Personally if one of my Children didn't want to come I wouldn't leave them.

yep-I am watching. They are annoying me. The teen doesn't want to go, and all Mum is worrying about is 'a pool for Jakey'.